14 Reasons We Are Thankful For Living In Missouri

Spending time with family during the holidays is usually the most important thing about it, and they are the biggest thing to be thankful for, no doubt. But in the spirit of thankfulness, here are a few other reasons to be grateful to be living in the great state of Missouri.

Living in the middle of the country gives us the opportunity to enjoy all four seasons, even if they do seemingly change overnight. From the fresh budding flowers in the spring to the changing leaves in the fall, the seasons create markers for the passage of time.

6. A relatively low cost of living.

Google Earth/ my house

In Missouri, even the most expensive cities are still cheaper to live in than many other places in the country.

There are six major professional sports teams in Missouri: the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Rams of the National Football League, the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, and the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer.

Towns like Blackwater, Missouri (pictured) are great places to find antiques, and the nearby historic Arrow Rock create an atmosphere that evokes stepping back in time. These small towns are spread all over the state of Missouri and are great day trips or weekend adventures.

Shaw Nature Reserve (pictured) is just one of the places in Missouri that feature amazing trails. We also have the Katy Trail State Park which is the nation’s longest rails-to-trails conversion and is a linear state park that spans more than 237 miles from Machens to Clinton.

A native Midwesterner with a love for family, friends, and learning new things. In second-stage of career life, this former college instructor enjoys contributing to OIYS, blogging, reading, and spending time with her kids.